Signs and Symptoms of Stress and Anxiety
Common symptoms of anxiety
Sweating, feeling nervous, trembling/shaking, fatigue or tiredness, and trouble concentrating
The two ways Mental Illness is formed
Heredity (genetic disorder) and developmental (environmental factors)
Examples of Harmful vs. Helpful coping mechanisms
Harmful: self harm, eating disorders, substance abuse, isolation, etc.
Helpful: social connection, deep breathing, meditation, physical activity, etc.
The term for a network of people you can rely on to provide emotional support
A support system
The difference between a psychiatrist and therapist
Psychiatrists can prescribe medications but therapists cannot
The hormone that increases the level of sugar in the blood, giving your body extra energy
Adrenaline
Developmental factors that contribute to/create mental illnesses
Trauma, chemical imbalance in the brain, and drug addiction
Substances to avoid
Alcohol, (E) cigarettes, and illicit drugs
Examples of locations where you can make community connections
School, workplace, neighborhood, and rec centers
The Suicide and Crisis hotline
988
The best ways to manage stress and anxiety
Getting active, a healthy diet, a good sleep schedule, and healthy social connections
Definition of Mental Disorders
A clinically significant disturbance in an individual’s cognition, emotional regulation, or behavior
Importance of accepting that you have a mental illness
It's linked to closer relationships, stronger self esteem, and better mental health overall
True or False: Social Connection can reduce the risk for chronic disease and serious illness such as heart disease, stroke, and dementia
True
True or False: it’s free to be admitted to the mental hospital in Massachusetts
False
You can still get care, but will be billed
The 5-4-3-2-1 rule for an anxiety
Identifying 5 things you can see, 4 things you can touch, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste
Percentage of US citizens who reportedly deal with mental illness/disorders
22.8% (58.7 million people)
Signs that an antidepressant is counterproductive
Feeling numb, suicidal thoughts, increased anxiety, vertigo, and fatigue
The impact of loneliness on mental health
Disrupted sleep patterns, elevated blood pressure, and increased cortisol
SSRI stands for...
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors?
Two people that someone with a severe anxiety disorder should go to are: Therapist, Psychiatrist, or Psychologist
Psychologist and Psychiatrist
2 age ranges when the majority of life-long mental illnesses develop
Mid-teens and mid-twenties
The 4 types of coping mechanisms
Problem-Focused, Meaning-Focused, Emotion-Focused, and Social Coping
Period(s) of life where Social connections is most valuable/important
All periods of life
Social connection is always important and should always be maintained regardless of external factors.
The Yellow Card Scheme
A website to report suspected side effects of medications